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9 Excellent Reasons to Spend Your Summer Abroad in the South of France
As if you needed much convicing…here are 9 reasons why studying abroad in the south of France with the AUCP is the perfect way to spend your Summer.
Saying Au Revoir
We said au revoir to our Summer class of 2015 !
Lavender, Honey and Cheese, Oh My!
Imagine Provence. What comes to mind? Endless fields of lavender, olive oil, cheese and more! Last week, AUCP Summer students explored the quintessential farmlands of Provence, and discovered what goes into producing lavender, honey and olive oil … these important emblems of Provence!
Le Festival d’Aix: Aix Outshines Paris
Yesterday, AUCP Summer students saw an opera by Mozart under the stars in one of the most emblematic open-air theaters in Aix-en-Provence. No need to go to Paris, the largest, most renowned Opera Festival in France takes place every summer right here in Aix-en-Provence, and our students are a part of it!
Fête de la Musique 2015
AUCP summer students will be dancing in the streets of Aix-en-Provence on June 21st! Launched by France’s charismatic Minister of Culture…
AUCP Summer Excursions
This summer AUCP students will enjoy four faculty-led field trips and discover the cultural heritage and traditions of Provence. Check out the summer field trip calendar and wish you were here!
Welcome Summer Students!
This week AUCP welcomes its new group of students for an intensive six-week summer session. This will be an unforgettable summer among the fountains, cafés and sunshine of Provence.
Summer Cooking Classes
This summer, in addition to their AUCP university coursework, students will have the opportunity to learn the deliciously fresh and easy culinary traditions of Provence, through hands-on classes with celebrated local Chef, Bruno Ungaro.
7 Reasons to Spend Your Summer Abroad in Provence
As if you needed much convicing…here are 7 reasons why studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence with the AUCP is the perfect way to spend your Summer.
AUCP Mission Statement
Thanks to the consistently high achievement of AUCP students, as certified by independent testing conducted since 2000, the AUCP has grown to become a reference in the field of study abroad, setting standards in French language and inter-cultural learning. The AUCP misison statement reflects our commitment to continue to uphold these highest standards of exellence.
In One Word
If you had to describe your AUCP experience in one word, what would that be? Our students answered…
Portrait of an AUCP Student
What does an AUCP student look like? Or rather, what does an AUCP student do that sets him or her apart from the rest? Meet an AUCP student, here.
Saying Au Revoir
AUCP Summer students came together after a long day of finals for a sunny soirée in the garden. In the presence of their host families, AUCP profes…
A Summer Mosaic
This Summer the AUCP had an exceptional class of students from Yale, Barnard and Colby College. Provence has been blessed with some great weather, …
Night at the Opera
Picture this : A warm summer night in the south of France, softly lit façades of a 17th century palatial courtyard that now encase an open-air concert hall, a fidgeting audience of tanned Aixois and chic Parisians, faint strains of searching notes as the orchestra tunes up…
Happy Bastille Day!
Provence rocks on Bastille Day! July 14th in the south of France means pistou soup, chilled rosé wine, and pétanque competitions… plus parades, fireworks, and dancing in the streets!!
A Vineyard in Provence
Yesterday, AUCP students visited one of the most picturesque vineyards of Provence, the Domaine Saint-Ser. Wines from this domaine are designated b…
Lavender Fields and Cheese, Oh My!
Imagine Provence. What comes to mind?
Endless fields of lavender, of course! AUCP Summer students spent a day in the life of Benoît Henocq, Provençal goat farmer…
Not So « Still » Lifes
French class will once again move out of the classroom into the field, on a creative writing assignment based on the five senses. This week, students will discover Cézanne’s studio and see that still-lifes are not as still as they’re made out to be…
Play-time in Avignon
For four weeks every July, Avignon becomes the European center of theater for renowned Festival d’Avignon. This year, from July 4 – 27, the city w…
Windows & Meanderings
Last Thursday, AUCP Summer students were on a « flânerie » assignment. The French class was taken out of the classroom and into the winding streets of Aix-en-Provence… to meander.
Beyond Picture Perfect
This week, as a break from their intensive French studies, AUCP students took off to discover first-hand the architectureal harmony of the legendary hilltop villages of Provence. It was a day of lavendar, honey, and sunshine… and all of the romantic images that Provence is made of.
Aix Outshines Paris!
If you think Paris has the corner on culture in France, then think again. The largest, most renowned Opera Festival in France takes place every summer in Aix-en-Provence.
Les Calanques of Cassis
AUCP students took advantage of some perfect Provençal weather, visiting the Mediterranean beach town of Cassis last Saturday on a visit led by the…
Fête de la Musique
AUCP summer students will be dancing in the streets of Aix-en-Provence on June 21st! Launched by France’s charismatic Minister of Culture…
Meet Christophe! (and Mélanie, Cyril, Pierre…)
Students abroad often complain that they don’t have enough opportunites to make friends outside the American student group. At the AUCP, by the end of their first week of study, students meet their language partners…
Freshen up!
Provencal cuisine is all about ultra-fresh produce, simplicity, and a little bit of laziness… This summer, AUCP students freshen up and discover the splendors of seasonal cooking in Provence through hands-on classes with a celebrated local Chef.
French Homestay is Where the Heart is
Life with a crarefully selected French family, one student per family, is an unparalleled opportunity for lasting personal and cultural connection.
Walking Tour
Newly arrived Summer students « get their bearings » on an insider’s tour of their new city: Aix-en-Provence! Intimate yet cosmopolitan, sunny and studious, with a vibrant student population and an active nightlife, Aix offers countless opportunities for rich cultural contacts and lasting friendships.
All in French!
The 5 Point “All in French » Language Charter is an integral part of the AUCP full-French immersion programs.
Tasting d’vine
Beginning next week, AUCP Fall students in Aix will be mobilizing all of their senses to discover the basics of French wine through a four-session extra-curricular course, taught by a renowned local expert.
Tout en Français!
The AUCP Summer progam is designed to enable and encourage students to improve their French both inside and outside the classroom.